Senior Account Manager, Rapid Response & Emerging Issues

WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape our lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. Fors Marsh is a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019-2024 Top Workplace. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us. And those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves-for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Fors Marsh is seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager to manage major activities in support of federal national health communications campaigns. This individual will work in the Rapid Response & Emerging Issues Division within the Health Communications practice area. This job is best suited for an individual who has proven project management and client service experience with federal health agencies. Experience managing and supporting national health campaigns and working with internal departments (research, creative, and media) is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting communications campaigns in the areas of content and creative development, stakeholder engagement and outreach, public relations, and digital marketing.
• Leading project teams, spearheading direction-setting activities, cultivating a productive work environment, and developing team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Managing multiple concurrent activities, including providing quality control and implementing financial controls.
• Bringing strategic thinking and planning to support project goals and objectives using sound strategies and integrated solutions.
• Working collaboratively with team members across the company to develop strong partnerships with clients and agency teams.
• Leading development of materials (e.g., social graphics, brochures) and content (e.g., FAQs, PowerPoint slides, website copy).
• Conducting client presentations and articulating strategies, recommendations, and next steps.
• Providing support for business development efforts, including writing for proposals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in marketing, communication, business, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading and supporting health communications campaigns in a marketing or advertising agency or similar services firm.
• Experience working with federal health agencies, including U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Institutes of Health
• Proven success managing and supporting multiple health campaign activities with a data-informed, strategic, creative approach.
• Ability to develop and cultivate client relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Agency experience and experience working with a variety of departments (research, creative, media).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors’ packages. Ways we are unique?

• Ability to make an impact on people’s lives, both internal and external to the organization.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.

•Remote work.

• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Salary: $115,000 – $132,000

FM Career Map: Senior Account Manager II

Location: Remote, United States Residents only

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran